Storm causes some short-lived concern

A tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service for the southern portion of Cayuga County prompted the county's Emergency Management office to activate their emergency shelters in the southern half of the county.

Firefighters from several departments were put on notice, but little damage was reported, said a dispathcher at the Cayuga County E-911 center.

There were reports of some downed trees, but little else.

Much of central and eastern New York is now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.